Breakthrough Biodegradable Bandage Heals Skin Like Magic

Imagine a bandage that not only heals wounds but regrows skin—like something straight out of sci-fi. Chinese researchers at Wuhan University have turned this into reality with a new biodegradable material that accelerates natural skin regeneration!

Made from silk fibroin and seaweed-derived sodium alginate, this eco-friendly “smart bandage” mimics skin’s natural structure. Its micro-nano layers guide skin cells to rebuild full-thickness tissue, restoring touch and pain senses—unlike artificial skin.

Lead researcher Prof. Wang Xinyu explains the material breaks down into harmless amino acids or gases, avoiding allergy risks. It’s a game-changer for burn victims or oral/maxillofacial surgeries, tackling challenges like limited graft materials.

Published in the International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, this innovation blends sustainability with medical advancement. Could this redefine future wound care?

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Biodegradable material boosts wound healing and skin regeneration

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